Removing player from thread?

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    Hi! I'm not sure this is the right place to ask this, so excuse me if it's not.


    I was wondering if there are any kind of site rules against nicely asking a player to leave an RP thread you're running?


    I've recently begun running an open sign-up thread, and it was all smooth sailing at first, but recently a player signed up that I'm not so sure about. I had some reservations about accepting them first (due to the thread being semi-advanced and the form not reflecting that, as well as the character maybe not fitting within the tone of the RP) but I offered the player a chance to fix up the form (as nicely as possible, I hate confrontation) and then accepted them.


    However, the few posts they've included in the thread have not reflected the semi-advanced skills I (and the other players) are requiring. That was okay, but one of the player's posts now actually seems to be powerplaying (it's a bit hard to tell, due to lack of textual clarity, but it does seem like powerplaying). Now, some of the other members of the thread (and some I know in real life) have messaged me with concerns about the player, which is understandable.


    I've never, ever had any kind of issue like this before, and while I don't want to be mean and deny anyone the right to RP how they choose, I also want my thread to be an enjoyable environment for people that sign up under the appropriate rules.


    So, my questions is, are we allowed to politely ask someone to leave an RP thread run by us(privately, of course). Or is something like that against the rules somewhere, which I understand if it is.


    Thank you for an insight into this.

    I never really been in that situation before,


    BUT


    I would suggest PMing them and asking for them to roleplay within the rules and tell them why you feel like they haven't, for the sake of being polite. They did join your clan, basically agreeing to your rules. After that, if they don't correct it, I would say you can ask them to leave.


    I don't really remember the rules staff made about that and I can't ask now but I don't think there is anything that says you can't. You made the Clan, so long as your rules don't violate FeralFront's, it is up to you on who joins and how things are roleplayed.


    Check with staff though. Just to be safe. <3

    If they're powerplaying feel free to report it, and if it's something you'd like to discuss in more detail with staff please send me or another upper staffer (mod+) a conversation! If you don't like confrontation this is the best way to go about it.

    Thank you so much for the prompt reply! I'm going to go ahead and proceed with what Yiisoo suggested and try to talk with the person. However, if I have any problems, I will definitely speak with a staff member, thank you for making that an option!

    And as for the powerplaying, like I mentioned before I'm not entirely sure that's what they're doing, but if it happens for sure, I will definitely report it!


    P.S. Thanks to all staff members for being prompt and kind! I haven't been on the site too terribly long, but I'm glad I made the switch from my old one!